These pictures are just a few pictures that my Mom picked out for a Bride wedding poster in our condo during wedding week in Florida. I just came across them while cleaning and smiled. These pictures bring me joy to look at (though I question a few of my looks). I cannot remember many times where I was not a happy kid. I, in most cases had a smile on my face because I was always surrounded by love and happiness. I always felt special being a twin with my sister Ashley (who now has twins of her own). Though there was quite an age gap with my brother, I spent a lot of time in college during his maturing, I love him. He has developed into a very respectful, kind and handsome guy! I had (and still have) a wonderful Mom and Dad who loved each other, respected one another and taught us the core values and foundations of life to be happy, successful, loving human beings. I am proud of my upbringing and all of the people who were a part of it; from immediate family, to Grandparents, Great Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles (lots), Cousins (lots) and family friends (lots). Simply, I feel blessed. We are from a rather large family that I hold very dear to my heart!
This picture above is special. This was taken at my Great Grandma's house. I was blessed to have known both my Mama and Papa (great grandparents) very well. They were wonderful people. I know my Mom loved having them for Grandparents and I have very fond memories of them and their little home with little space for a lot of family. My Grandma and her sisters and brother are one of a kind! My sister is the one in blue and I am the one in red. We most always dressed alike in different colors. Thanks Mom.
I was probably close to Katrina's age in the above picture. As you can see, another smile.
This picture is not my favorite picture because of the hair, eyebrows, acne and braces but I love it because again, I am smiling and holding our childhood dog. Our Shih-tzu Pugsley who passed a couple years ago. She was a great dog! She brought our family a lot of joy.
Heather the Pommie! This was a Senior Picture. I danced on my High School Poms Team and have a lot of great memories of that as well.... I had a lot of great high school friends who I am still in touch with today.
